Suzanne Somers

SUZANNE SOMERS: THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

RIP Suzanne Somers. We were shocked like the rest of the world to hear about Suzanne’s passing today. Despite her curated image as a ditzy blonde, Suzanne was anything but, in fact, she was a feminist and trailblazer for equal pay for women. Back in 1980 Suzanne was starring on Three’s Company banking $30,000 an episode while her male costar, John Ritter was pocketing $150,000. Suzanne fought for equal pay but the network REFUSED and she left the hit show. Fast forward a decade – when Suzanne starred on Step By Step – she successfully negotiated equal pay to her male costar, Patrick Duffy. Suzanne also made millions on home shopping – selling everything from her Thighmasters to nutritional supplements and beauty products…

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SUZANNE SOMERS HAS THE LAST LAUGH

The Carousel of Hope Ball in Beverly Hills brings out Hollywood celebrities from past generations – many of whom we haven’t seen for awhile. The event is appealing because the red carpet photo area features especially complex and flattering lighting so nobody looks bad! George Hamilton and his ex-wife Alana Stewart (Farrah Fawcett’s best friend) are still pals although they’re no longer romantically involved. Their E! reality series “Stewarts & Hamiltons” was canceled last year after 8 episodes. It’s nice to see Raquel Welch looking flirtatious – her wig business is thriving and she has a movie coming out called “How to be a Latin Lover.” Businesswoman Suzanne Somers is still selling ThighMasters, plus an endless array of books and products on TV. She’s probably the wealthiest of all.

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SUZANNE SOMERS KNOWS WHAT WOMEN WANT

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We’re not sure we believe Suzanne Somers’ claims about her health and fitness products (or her stories about mold,) but we have to give credit where credit is due. She’s a smart business woman and as a result, has become very wealthy. The ditzy blonde from “Three’s Company” is now 68 and she looks adorable in this photo. Suzanne is wearing a Hawaiian inspired flower print sarong at Nobu in Malibu.

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WHO’D HAVE GUESSED THAT SUZANNE SOMERS WOULD TURN OUT TO BE A MOGUL?

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Suzanne Somers looks hot in royal blue, but remains a controversial figure in Hollywood. She’s made a fortune on the shopping channels selling all kinds of fashions, beauty products, and vitamins, and has written books about how to stay young with the help of hormones. Remember her Thighmaster? Medical experts have criticized her health advice, but she has plenty of fans who love her books and products. The former “Three’s Company” pin-up girl is 69 now and looks splendid. And she’s been married to the same man – Alan Hamel– for thirty eight years!

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